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Mario Livio

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Mario Livio

b. 19 June 1945

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Mario Livio is an Israeli-American astrophysicist and an author of works that popularize science and mathematics. -- Wikipedia Photo Attribution: Festival della Scienza from Genova, CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

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Non-FictionScienceHistoryScience & NatureBiography & Memoir

Featured Works

Book cover of Brilliant Blunders

Brilliant Blunders

Mario Livio

Book cover of Errores geniales que cambiaron el mundo

Errores geniales que cambiaron el mundo

Mario Livio

Book cover of Black Holes

Black Holes

Mario Livio

Book cover of Unsolved Problems in Stellar Evolution

Unsolved Problems in Stellar Evolution

Mario Livio

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is Mario Livio best known for?

    Mario Livio is widely recognized for his work in astrophysics, particularly his research on black holes and cosmology, as well as his popular science books that make complex scientific concepts accessible to a general audience.

  • Which of Mario Livio's books should a new reader start with?

    For readers new to Mario Livio's work, "The Golden Ratio: The Story of Phi, the World's Most Astonishing Number" or "Brilliant Blunders: From Darwin to Einstein - Colossal Mistakes That Changed Science" are excellent entry points, showcasing his ability to blend scientific explanation with engaging historical narrative.

  • Has Mario Livio won any awards for his writing?

    Mario Livio's book "Is God a Mathematician?" was a finalist for the 2009 Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and his work has been recognized for its contributions to science communication.